Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.

An international team of researchers in July excavated a church complex in the ancient city of Nicaea, now within the modern town of İznik, according to Turkish state media outlet Anadolu Agency (AA).

The building, which excavation director Mustafa Şahin identified as the Church of St.